Kolmer

Kolmer Meaning & Origin

About Kolmer
The surname Kolmer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kolmære," meaning "coal merchant" or "charcoal burner." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals involved in the production or trade of coal or charcoal during medieval times. The name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived near a coal mine or worked in the charcoal industry. Over time, the surname Kolmer has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kolmer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kolmer: 226
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,226
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kolmer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kolmer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMR
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K04506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/kolmer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kolmer in Braille

Here's how to represent Kolmer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kolmer in braille

How to sign the name Kolmer using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kolmer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kolmer in sign language

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